Listen. Think. Type. This check adapts as you go, helping you find the patterns to practise with Word Dash.
A perfect five-word check is a strong start. A later check with fresh words helps confirm learning.
Choose a few patterns for a shorter session, or check the whole starter bank.
Take breaks when you need them. Progress is saved in this browser.
Type the word you hear.
The number of words may change as the check adapts. No score is shown while you work.
Receive your pattern-by-pattern spelling report, including recommendations for Word Dash practice.
Choose the matching pattern set in Phase 3. Practise with Definition Dash, Look-Write-Check, Spelling Spotter or Spell Check, using handwritten responses.
Explore Word Dash New Zealand →Open each answer list to review the exact errors. A wrong word flags its linked pattern for review; the error may be in a different part of the word.
Review words, sentences, pattern coverage and voice pronunciation before students use the test.
Every pattern starts with three words. A 0/3 result ends that pattern as a practice priority. Other results continue to five words. At 5/5, the pattern is secure in this check; 0–1/5 is a priority. Mixed results continue to eight words: 6–7/8 is nearly secure, 3–5/8 needs practice, and 0–2/8 is a priority.
Patterns are interleaved. A perfect screening receives further checks too. No correction or pattern name is shown during testing. Results use exact whole-word spelling, ignoring case and surrounding spaces. Accepted variants can be listed in each word’s alternatives array.
Each pattern needs a unique id, label, optional https lesson url and at least eight distinct words with context sentences. Changes apply only to this browser preview. Production changes must be made in bank.json and redeployed. This setup view is not password protected.